Ashutosh Kumar

A versatile leader with experience in driving high-impact, complex projects, leveraging technology and data, across transportation, aerospace, and energy. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing high-stakes projects, and optimizing operational performance. Skilled in creating strategic roadmaps, executing change management plans, and engaging critical stakeholders.

Work Experience

 IES Officer (IRSME) -Divisional Mechanical Engineer Diesel Shed | Indian Railways | Trichy

• Led a team of railway personnel of 700 plus for seamless maintenance of 180+ (HHP) high-horsepower and ALCO locomotives at Diesel Shed GOC Trichy, successfully reducing the enroute failures of locos by 24% on a YoY basis.

• Played a pivotal role in achieving freight loading targets of 15.07 MT (Million Tonnes) during 2023-24 by enhancing the utilization of Locomotives and minimizing downtime by 16.7%.

• Spearheaded the Capex Project (13 crores worth) of Conversion of Diesel Shed GOC Trichy to Electric Loco Maintenance Shed and capacity augmentation of the shed.

 IES Officer (IRSME) -Coaching Depot Officer | Indian Railways | Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

• Led a team of 150 plus for primary maintenance activities of 5 express trains and 9 passenger trains originating from VM station.

• Streamlined critical operations ensuring optimal primary maintenance for express and passenger services, reducing passenger complaints by 17%.

• Improved the quick watering system and got permission for a new Enhanced Quick Watering system from the Railway Board for 5 Cr.

IES Officer (IRSME) -Coaching Depot Officer | Indian Railways |  Erode, Tamil Nadu

• Led a team of 200 plus for primary maintenance of one express rake and 3 passenger rakes per day, reducing passenger complaints by 28%.

• Spearheaded the IT integration of Coaching Maintenance Module and Freight Maintenance Module in collaboration with CRIS at Erode Depot, a development which led to tracking of performance parameters and analysis and hence led to reduction in TAT by 60 minutes.

• Facilitated the construction of water recycling plants (100 KLD capacity) at Erode, Karur, and Salem stations.

• Implemented effective inventory and human resource management strategies and seamless integration to UDM Inventory management portal in Erode Depot.

• Created the Infrastructure Development plan of Erode Yard and successfully commissioned the yard amenities to facilitate easy movement of men and material, leading to reduction in turnaround time of wagon rakes by 16.66% and capacity augmentation of yard from 60 to 100 rakes per month.

Assistant Executive Engineer | ONGC | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

• Involved in the team to improve process efficiency and safety standards at the natural gas plant.

• Collaborated with teams to streamline operations.

Scientist/Engineer 'SC' | ISRO | Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

• Implemented compliance with the highest standards of quality ISO 9001 in the insulation lining processes for PSLV rockets.

• Developed an exhaust system for toxic fumes from the workstation used for resin application using a cyclonic filter and forced draft, leading to cost savings of 5 lakhs per annum.

 Executive Officer | BPCL | Raiganj, West Bengal, India

• Led a high-performing team of over 100, propelling daily LPG bottling targets by an impressive 66%.

• Developed a fully automatic capping workstation, saving labor costs of INR 3.6 LPA.

Accomplishments

• UPSC Engineering Services Examination (2018): Secured AIR 63 / 2 Lakh plus candidates (99.97%ile).

• ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment Exam(2018): Secured AIR 38 / 1 lakh plus candidates (99.96%ile).

• Institute Silver Medal: Awarded for securing rank 1 in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Patna (2013)

• Institute Proficiency Prize: Awarded for best Final year B. Tech Project in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Patna (2013)

Education

   B.Tech. , Mechanical Engineering, IIT Patna

Certificates
  • Machine Learning with Python Foundations: by Frederick Nwanganga (LinkedIn Learning)
  •  Agile Foundations by: Doug Rose (LinkedIn Learning)
Co/Extra-curricular
  •  Winner of Canvass the bridge Competition at Anwesha TechFest IIT Patna (2012)
  •   Runner up in Junkyard Wars Competition at Anwesha TechFest IIT Patna (2012)

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 7.3 Years
  • Previous Roles

    IES Officer (IRSME) -Divisional Mechanical Engineer Diesel Shed, Indian Railways 

    Scientist/Engineer 'SC' , ISRO 

  • Function : Engineering & Maintainence
    General Management
  • Industry/Sector: Energy & Utilities
    Government/PSUs
Work Experience

 IES Officer (IRSME) -Divisional Mechanical Engineer Diesel Shed | Indian Railways | Trichy

• Led a team of railway personnel of 700 plus for seamless maintenance of 180+ (HHP) high-horsepower and ALCO locomotives at Diesel Shed GOC Trichy, successfully reducing the enroute failures of locos by 24% on a YoY basis.

• Played a pivotal role in achieving freight loading targets of 15.07 MT (Million Tonnes) during 2023-24 by enhancing the utilization of Locomotives and minimizing downtime by 16.7%.

• Spearheaded the Capex Project (13 crores worth) of Conversion of Diesel Shed GOC Trichy to Electric Loco Maintenance Shed and capacity augmentation of the shed.

 IES Officer (IRSME) -Coaching Depot Officer | Indian Railways | Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

• Led a team of 150 plus for primary maintenance activities of 5 express trains and 9 passenger trains originating from VM station.

• Streamlined critical operations ensuring optimal primary maintenance for express and passenger services, reducing passenger complaints by 17%.

• Improved the quick watering system and got permission for a new Enhanced Quick Watering system from the Railway Board for 5 Cr.

IES Officer (IRSME) -Coaching Depot Officer | Indian Railways |  Erode, Tamil Nadu

• Led a team of 200 plus for primary maintenance of one express rake and 3 passenger rakes per day, reducing passenger complaints by 28%.

• Spearheaded the IT integration of Coaching Maintenance Module and Freight Maintenance Module in collaboration with CRIS at Erode Depot, a development which led to tracking of performance parameters and analysis and hence led to reduction in TAT by 60 minutes.

• Facilitated the construction of water recycling plants (100 KLD capacity) at Erode, Karur, and Salem stations.

• Implemented effective inventory and human resource management strategies and seamless integration to UDM Inventory management portal in Erode Depot.

• Created the Infrastructure Development plan of Erode Yard and successfully commissioned the yard amenities to facilitate easy movement of men and material, leading to reduction in turnaround time of wagon rakes by 16.66% and capacity augmentation of yard from 60 to 100 rakes per month.

Assistant Executive Engineer | ONGC | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

• Involved in the team to improve process efficiency and safety standards at the natural gas plant.

• Collaborated with teams to streamline operations.

Scientist/Engineer 'SC' | ISRO | Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

• Implemented compliance with the highest standards of quality ISO 9001 in the insulation lining processes for PSLV rockets.

• Developed an exhaust system for toxic fumes from the workstation used for resin application using a cyclonic filter and forced draft, leading to cost savings of 5 lakhs per annum.

 Executive Officer | BPCL | Raiganj, West Bengal, India

• Led a high-performing team of over 100, propelling daily LPG bottling targets by an impressive 66%.

• Developed a fully automatic capping workstation, saving labor costs of INR 3.6 LPA.

Accomplishments

• UPSC Engineering Services Examination (2018): Secured AIR 63 / 2 Lakh plus candidates (99.97%ile).

• ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment Exam(2018): Secured AIR 38 / 1 lakh plus candidates (99.96%ile).

• Institute Silver Medal: Awarded for securing rank 1 in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Patna (2013)

• Institute Proficiency Prize: Awarded for best Final year B. Tech Project in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Patna (2013)

Education

   B.Tech. , Mechanical Engineering, IIT Patna

Certificates
  • Machine Learning with Python Foundations: by Frederick Nwanganga (LinkedIn Learning)
  •  Agile Foundations by: Doug Rose (LinkedIn Learning)
Co/Extra-curricular
  •  Winner of Canvass the bridge Competition at Anwesha TechFest IIT Patna (2012)
  •   Runner up in Junkyard Wars Competition at Anwesha TechFest IIT Patna (2012)